Caspian's temple hurts terribly when he regains consciousness. He finds it difficult to open his left eye, as if something is blocking his vision. However, his right eye seems fine and when he finally opens it, the first image he sees is Princess Aria's worry-stricken face.
“Princess?” Caspian is bewildered but relieved at the same time to finally be with his Princess once more. He senses the soft lap of the Princess beneath his pulsing head.
“Caspian, do not force yourself. I am here.”
Princess Aria's voice is like music to his ears. He closes his eye to ease the spinning sensation. In doing so, he remembers the whole encounter...